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Diane Keaton,Style‌ Icon of ‍the 1970s,Dies at 79

Diane Keaton,a leading figure in ‍the revitalization​ of American‍ film in ⁣the 1970s and a defining style icon for the decade’s liberated women,has died at the age of 79. Keaton rose to prominence alongside contemporaries like Jane Fonda and Faye‌ Dunaway as Hollywood recovered from a period of economic uncertainty and‍ shifting industry structures.

Keaton‍ began her​ career with a strong theater background, landing a significant⁢ role⁢ in Francis Ford Coppola’s adaptations of Mario Puzo’s The Godfather ⁣ (1972) and The Godfather Part II (1974). ⁤She‌ portrayed ​Kay ‍Adams, the wife of Michael Corleone ⁤(Al Pacino) in both films. She then ‍collaborated with ‍her partner at the time, Woody Allen, on ⁤a series of comedies including Play It Again, Sam (1972), Sleeper (1973), and⁣ Love⁢ and ‌Death ⁣ (1975).

Her breakthrough‌ role came with the 1977 modern ⁣screwball ⁤comedy‍ Annie Hall, for‍ which she won an Academy​ Award and cemented her status as a fashion icon. Keaton’s androgynous style – consisting of “sacking pants, white shirt, black vest, black tie, ‌scarf and⁢ felt hat” – became a defining look for ​the 1970s.‌ The character of Annie Hall was partly⁣ autobiographical,drawing ‌from Keaton’s own last name and ⁤nickname. Annie Hall was both ‌a⁤ commercial and critical success, revitalizing the ​romantic comedy genre with its “speedy dialog, postmodern flashes‌ against the camera and implied anxiety.” The film⁤ satirized the urban⁤ middle class and its interest with ⁢popular psychology.

throughout ​her career,Keaton became known for ‍portraying ​”eccentric and intellectual women with⁣ the heart in the right place.” Her‍ “distinctive charm and mild facial expressions” made her a beloved figure,⁢ demonstrating her range for decades. She skillfully ⁣balanced comedic and ​dramatic roles, ‌captivating audiences ‌with both her “heartworthy laughter” and ⁢”heartbreaking tears.” Her preference ⁢for men’s⁤ clothing, glasses, ⁤and a “confident elegance” became integral to her public ‍persona.

Keaton ‌showcased her comedic‍ talent in films like The first​ Wives⁣ Club (1996) and Something’s Gotta Give (2003), and demonstrated ‍her dramatic range ‌in Reds ⁢(1981) and ‌ Marvin’s Room ⁢(1996). Demonstrating ‌her continued vitality, she even appeared in Justin Bieber’s music video for Ghost at‍ the age of 70, retaining both‍ her style and charisma.

(Photo: Michel Lipchitz, Cannes Film Festival 1987)